Funney/Strange Press Coverage Archive

Included below are some of the more notable clips, features, and listings related to the Wexner Center's presentation of William Wegman: Funney/Strange that have appeared in the local and regional press, both print and electronic. Check back for updates.



DECEMBER 9:

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Current Columbus Exhibits Merit Quick Trip to Ohio [ read story]
Reporter Mark Houser says the Funney/Strangeshow is more than worth a trip to Columbus in a December 9 story that also calls the exhibition a "real tail-wagger."

NOVEMBER 25:

Chicago Sun-Times: Best in Show [read story]
In this feature Sun-Timesreporter Dave Hoekstra interviews William Wegman and learns all about the artist's education and career, as well his experiences in the Midwest.


SEPTEMBER 24:



Ohio State University - Home Page: Weimaraner World [link to feature ]
This feature from the home page of Ohio State's web site connects to a video conversation between William Wegman and Wexner Center Director Sherri Geldin, along with a transcript of their comments.

SEPTEMBER 16:



Columbus Dispatch: Dog Treats [read story]
This in-depth feature interview with William Wegman made it to the front page of the Arts section. Reporter Bill Mayr spoke with the artist about the exhibition, but also how he came to love those famous Weimaraners. (subscription may be required).

Louisville Courier-Journal: Regional Events, Exhibits
This listing (no longer available on line) invites more distant visitors to Funney/Strange.

SEPTEMBER 13:

The Other Paper: A Big, Sloppy Kiss from the Wexner Center
This news piece (no longer available online) quoted Wexner Center Director Sherri Geldin noting a possible link between artist William Wegman and writer James Thurber, one of Columbus's favorite native sons. Both use dogs in ways that are humorous, of course. But both also employ "a kind of deadpan quality" in their portrayals. "They can be sentimental, but they can also be searing."


SEPTEMBER 9:

Cincinnati Enquirer: Wegman at the Wex [read story]
The Cincinnati daily's fall arts roundup encourages its readers to head up the highway. (fee may be required).

SEPTEMBER 7:



WCMH-4 (NBC): Press Conference Coverage [view clip]

Business First: Press Conference Coverage [read story]
Business First even noted that some airline passengeres approaching the city could be able to see the wallscape banners. (subscription may be required)

SEPTEMBER 6:


Columbus Alive Fall Arts Preview [read story]
The staff at Alive not only put Funney/Strange on the cover of the fall preview issue, they tapped the show as one of the fall's "5 Must-See Events," writing that the show "promises to put a smile on your face and inspire feelings that are tough to shake."

Columbus Dispatch: Press Conference Image
The press conference unveiling the first of the gigantic Orange Barrel wallscapes promoting Funney/Strange also attracted attention--along with some local Weimaraners.



WSYX (ABC): Press Conference Coverage [view clip]

WCBE (NPR): Press Conference Feature [listen to mp3] Columbus NPR affiliate WCBE aired this lengthy interview with Wexner Center Director Sherri Geldin, Franklin County Commissioner Paula Brooks, and Orange Barrel Media mastermind Pete Scantland in which they discuss the exhibition and the gigantic downtown wallscapes promotion the exhibition.

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EXHIBITION CREDITS AND SPONSORS

Exhibition organized by the Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts, with generous support from the Henry Luce Foundation.

Presented in Columbus with lead sponsorship from American Electric Power Foundation.

Major support provided by National City, Univar USA, and Wolfe Associates.

Significant contributions provided by The Trueman Family, AT&T, the Corporate Annual Fund of the Wexner Center Foundation, and Wexner Center members.

Promotional support provided by the Columbus Dispatch, Experience Columbus, NBC 4, Ohio Magazine, Orange Barrel Media, Time Warner Cable, and WBNS FM Mix 97.1.

Accommodations provided by The Blackwell Inn.